A frontline Civil Society Organisation, Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), has said that the stewardship of the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control ( NAFDAC), under Dr. Paul Orhii has been found on transparency and accountability.
The Executive Director of the Centre Comrade Isaac Ikpa while addressing journalist today in Abuja, said the recent persecution of Dr. Orhii was undeserving and malicious in all its ramifications.
The Civil rights activist commended NAFDAC for opening its doors and books for scrutiny in the face of criticism, which according to him was “a proof of innocence and transparency, even as detractors have vowed to ensure that the good name and gain strides of the Paul Orhii led administration is washed down the drain”.
The statement also called on all well meaning Nigerians to not only condemn the attack at NAFDAC’s leadership and performance but also render support and encouragement to the sterling leadership of the agency was he’d high has not only shown commitment but also taken the war against drugs to a higher length.
He also added that Orhii has uplifted NAFDAC to be at par with other regulatory agencies in the world and it is only wise that instead of vilifying him, he should be encouraged to keep the flag flying.
According to him, such encouragements would spur him to do more and help to build great institutions in Africa and not the negative and unwarranted attack as being engineered by his disgruntled subordinates.
The Centre further commended Dr. Orhii for his accountability, respect for due process and probity in all the dealings in his office. Also commended is the open door policy for civil society groups to scrutinize his activities periodically.
